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Genoa-Kingston FPD responds to 39 fires in 2017

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Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District responded to 80 calls in 2017 - 5.3 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

The calls in Genoa-Kingston included 39 fires - 24 structure fires, two vehicle fires and 13 other fires.

In all, the department saw $579,650 in fire loss - or about $14,863 per fire.

The department also received 41 false calls.

The Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District had an annual budget of $1,182,166 in 2017.

Genoa-Kingston Fire Protection District fire incidents
20162017Year-over-year change (%)
Structure Fires162450
Vehicle Fires102-80
Other fires513160
Total Fires313925.8
Total Calls76805.3

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